makingmusic476 on 24 February 2011
I'd argue it wasn't "pick up and play" enough.
Common thing between LBP, NSMB, and Mario Kart? You can get in and start playing with nary a load screen at all. That is key for a game to be popular amongst a more casual audience. Accessibility and ease of use. Excruciatingly long load times and an unintuitive menu can kill a game like this.
Plus, I wouldn't exactly call the characters in MNR charming. They just looked goofy to me, and don't have the appeal of Sackboy or Nintendo's mascots.
